Nairobi's corruption busting new leader tries to undo Moi's years of misrule
NAIROBI, JAN 4, 2003--To mark Daniel arap Moi's many anniversaries in power, state companies used to clog national newspapers with advertisements. The fawning notices, paid for by taxpayers, celebrated the continuation of a rule most Kenyans despised. But when Mwai Kibaki became President, the backslapping was done by well-heeled men wearing Pringle sweaters.
Saturday, January 04, 2003
World's Second Cloned Baby Is Born, Raelians Say
AMSTERDAM, JAN 4, 2003 (Reuters) - The world's second cloned baby was born on Friday to a Dutch woman, the head of the Raelian sect in the Netherlands said on Saturday.
"A baby girl was born yesterday evening. The baby is healthy and the mother, too," Bart Overvliet told Reuters by telephone.
AMSTERDAM, JAN 4, 2003 (Reuters) - The world's second cloned baby was born on Friday to a Dutch woman, the head of the Raelian sect in the Netherlands said on Saturday.
"A baby girl was born yesterday evening. The baby is healthy and the mother, too," Bart Overvliet told Reuters by telephone.
Somali woman heads for Dutch parliament
HAGUE, JAN 3, 2003 (BBC)--A Somali refugee and former Muslim is a sure bet to become a Netherlands MP for a conservative party in the 22 January general elections.
HAGUE, JAN 3, 2003 (BBC)--A Somali refugee and former Muslim is a sure bet to become a Netherlands MP for a conservative party in the 22 January general elections.
South African delegation visiting Somaliland
Jan 04 2003 A South African delegation led by Weriyeh Ishlabo head of the general assistance in the Office of the President of South Africa arrived this evening at Egal International Airport, Hargeysa.
Jan 04 2003 A South African delegation led by Weriyeh Ishlabo head of the general assistance in the Office of the President of South Africa arrived this evening at Egal International Airport, Hargeysa.
Somaliland Police confirmed arrest of Mr. Martin Jultzin killer.
Jan 04 2003 Hargeisa, Somaliland (Somaliland Net) - Somaliland Police commissioner Col. Abdiqadir Musse confirmed today that killer of the Swiss national Mr. Martin Jultzi who was killed last week while shopping at hargeisa market has been caught and in police custody
Jan 04 2003 Hargeisa, Somaliland (Somaliland Net) - Somaliland Police commissioner Col. Abdiqadir Musse confirmed today that killer of the Swiss national Mr. Martin Jultzi who was killed last week while shopping at hargeisa market has been caught and in police custody
Friday, January 03, 2003
More Than 11 Million Face Severe Food Shortages
ADDIS ABABA, JAN 3, 2003--More than 11 million people in Ethiopia are facing serious food shortages and possible starvation following a prolonged dry spell that led to poor harvest in many parts of the country, according to a joint report released on Monday by the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Food Program (WFP).
ADDIS ABABA, JAN 3, 2003--More than 11 million people in Ethiopia are facing serious food shortages and possible starvation following a prolonged dry spell that led to poor harvest in many parts of the country, according to a joint report released on Monday by the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Food Program (WFP).
Somali warlords swap blame as fighting simmers
NAIROBI, JAN 1, 2003 (Reuters) -- Somali factions who agreed to a truce only two months ago to try to end a decade of anarchy traded blame on Wednesday for fighting that killed at least six people in the northerly breakaway region of Puntland.
NAIROBI, JAN 1, 2003 (Reuters) -- Somali factions who agreed to a truce only two months ago to try to end a decade of anarchy traded blame on Wednesday for fighting that killed at least six people in the northerly breakaway region of Puntland.
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